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Intellectual property filings hits record high in the Philippines
2023: The year in review
What would Christmas be without Glühwein, Santa Claus, and the Latin America IP SME Helpdesk IP Yearly reviews? Check now the 2023rd edition!
Clampdown on digital piracy: Vietnam to form specialized unit for the task
Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) is set to form a specialized unit to clamp down on pirate sites in the country.
X sued by SUISA for infringing copyright - CJUE rules on the 'bet365' trade mark
This week in the news, we focus on a copyright case involving Elon Musk’s X and the General Court case bet365 Group v EUIPO.
The New EU Regulation on the protection of craft and industrial products
In thie Blog Post, we have a quick look at the new EU Regulation on the protection of geographical indications for craft and industrial products which came into force on November 16th!
New Case Study: How a Small German Company “PYREG” Sets New Milestones for Efficient Waste Disposal
European IP Helpdesk team just published a new case study "PYREG - From Waste to Value", showcasing how a small German company sets new milestones for efficient waste disposal with its revolutionary and sustainable technology.
Opportunities and Challenges in Navigating the Complexities of Generative AI in Intellectual Property
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has become a transformative force in the realm of digital content creation.It also puts existing intellectual property (IP) rules and regulations to the test, as a plethora of IP-related issues have surfaced, leading to legal actions.
Copyrights Act Violation: No Relief From Trial for Film Director Koratala
The Telangana High Court has upheld the trial court's decision to proceed with trial proceedings under the Copyrights Act against the renowned film director and screenwriter Koratala Siva.
Vietnam: New circular on industrial property rights issued following the implementation of the amended intellectual property law and guiding decree
New circular on industrial property rights in Vietnam
Geographical Indications for Craft and Industrial Products in the EU
Published on 27 October 2023, the new EU Regulation on geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products, marks a significant development in the protection of craft and industrial products.
Software Protection in India: Copyright or Patent?
Software, in its most basic form, comprises instructions, data, or programs that enable the operation of computers and the execution of specific tasks. In India, the patentability of software is a complex and evolving area of law.
Delhi High Court Declares 'Burger King' As A Well-Known Trademark
The Delhi High Court has accorded the designation of a 'well-known mark' to Burger King Company LLC (Burger King), emphasizing that their trademark has developed a 'secondary meaning in respect of burgers.'
INPI Brazil's new study on patents related to AI in aviation
New study (in English) of the series Technological Radar entitled “Mapping of artificial intelligence technologies applied to aviation in Brazil and Sweden, through an analysis of patents related to this industry filed with INPI”.
EFTA and Malaysia convene for 14th round of free trade negotiations in Geneva
From 4 to 8 December 2023, delegations from the EFTA States – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland – and Malaysia met in Geneva for the 14th round of negotiations towards an Economic Partnership Agreement (MEEPA).
Indonesia: Bad faith trade marks
Supreme Court recognizes website evidence to cancel bad faith trade marks
Proposed Amendments to Indonesia’s Industrial Design Law
Workshop on Industrial Design Law
Myanmar Begins Enforcement of New Copyright Law and Rules
new Copyright Law in Myanmar
Hague Design Applications in Vietnam Still Face Issues
Concerning The Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Design in Vietnam
EPO Invalidates Moderna's Vaccine Patent - CJUE Upholds Vespa’s 3D trade mark
This week, we look at the EPO’s invalidation of Moderna’s Vaccine Patent, and a recent CJEU case involving the 3D trade mark of the Vespa scooter.
Vietnam: Trade Mark Opposition changes and what brand owners need to know
changes on IP ownership and enforcement in Vietnam